Common Land and Town and Village Green Applications

The timescale for processing applications, that can be made to the Countryside and Rights of Way Service, varies depending on the type of application.

Applications to authorise structures or for temporary traffic regulation orders will be dealt with promptly / as required.

If there is a problem with a path being obstructed, an application can be made to the Magistrates Court to remove the obstruction. Legislation sets out the timescales for this process.

Applications to change the legal record, or landowner statements will be logged within 28 days, as required by legislation. However, investigation of applications requiring changes to the legal record will not be dealt with instantly as there is a waiting list, which is dealt with according to council policies.

Investigation of these cases requires public consultation, making and advertising orders and if objections are made, the involvement of the Planning Inspectorate.